30-05-2026 19:06 via theguardian.com

England’s Freya Kemp makes mark with bat and ball to level series against India

2nd T20i: Eng, 168-5, bt India, 142-9, by 26 runsIndia’s decision to retire out Bhatia in run chase backfiresFreya Kemp smashed an unbeaten 39 from 13 balls as England finally unleashed some batting firepower to post 168 for five and beat India by 26 runs in the second T20 international. Kemp found able support from Dani Gibson as England’s two finishers added 39 from the final two overs to level the series.The pressure told on India’s fielders, who – after offering Sophi
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